Orka is a new-generation lightweight torpedo developed by Roketsan for the Turkish Navy.
History The development project for Orka was launched by end December 2020. The project is realized by Roketsan along with Aselsan. The lightweight torpedo can be deployed from surface combatants, helicopters, maritime patrol aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles for underwater targets.
Features Powered by a brushless DC electric motor and propelled by pump-jet using high-energy Lithium batteries, Orka is able to achieve a speed exceeding and a range of more than . It has an underwater shock-insensitive warhead. Guided internally, the lightweight torpedo has active/passive sonar head and is capable of acoustic countermeasure. It has a diameter of , It features an insensitive explosive hollow charge warhead.
See also Mark 54 Lightweight Torpedo APR-3E torpedo - Russian equivalent A244-S - Italian equivalent MU90 Impact - French/Italian equivalent Sting Ray (torpedo) - British equivalent TAL Shyena - Indian equivalent Yu-7 torpedo - Chinese equivalent K745 Blue Shark - South Korean equivalent
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